HR 1520
9-24-07, House Agreed to Bill by Voice Vote
Placed on Senate Calendar
Calendar No. 385
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1520
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 25, 2007
Received; read twice and placed on the calendar
AN ACT
To establish the Champlain Quadricentennial Commemoration Commission,
the Hudson-Fulton 400th Commemoration Commission, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title- This Act may be cited as the `Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial
Commemoration Act of 2007'.
(b) Table of Contents- The table of contents for this Act is as follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
TITLE I--FINDINGS AND PURPOSE
Sec. 101. Findings and purpose.
TITLE II--CHAMPLAIN QUADRICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION COMMISSION
Sec. 202. Champlain Quadricentennial Commemoration Commission.
Sec. 203. Audit of Commission.
Sec. 204. Authorization of appropriations.
TITLE III--HUDSON-FULTON 400TH COMMEMORATION COMMISSION
Sec. 302. Hudson-Fulton 400th Commemoration Commission.
Sec. 303. Audit of Commission.
Sec. 304. Authorization of appropriations.
TITLE I--FINDINGS AND PURPOSE
SEC. 101. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.
(a) Findings- The Congress finds the following:
(1) The first European exploration of the Hudson River and Lake Champlain
and the introduction of steam navigation to maritime commerce were events
of major historical importance, both in the United States and internationally.
(2) In 1609, Englishman Henry Hudson, acting in the service of the Dutch
East India Company, was the first European to sail up the river later named
for him in the vessel HALF MOON. Also in 1609, French explorer Samuel de
Champlain was the first European to see the lake later named for him, as
well as the shores of Northern New York and Vermont.
(3) These voyages were two of the most significant passages in the European
exploration and discovery of America, and included two of the earliest contacts
in the New World between Native Americans and Europeans.
(4) These explorations led to the establishment of Fort Orange, a Dutch
(and later English) settlement of what is now the capital city of the State
of New York, as well as the establishment of French trading posts, military
posts, and settlements as far south as Lake George. From these early establishments
came trade, commerce, cultural, and religious impact deep into the Mohawk
Valley and as far west as Lake Erie. These settlements influenced the Nation's
history, culture, law, commerce, and traditions of liberty that extend to
the present day, and that are constantly reflected in the position of the
United States as the leader of the nations of the free world.
(5) In 1807, Robert Fulton navigated the Hudson River from the city of New
York to Albany in the steamboat CLERMONT, successfully inaugurating steam
navigation on a commercial basis. This event is one of the most important
events in the history of navigation. It revolutionized waterborne commerce
on the great rivers of the United States, transformed naval warfare, and
fostered international relations through transoceanic travel and trade.
(6) In 1909, the Congress authorized a Champlain Tercentennial Commission
and supported its activities. The Congress recognized the 350th anniversary
by establishing a similar commission to coordinate Federal participation
in the 1959 celebration of Hudson's and Champlain's discoveries.
(7) The National Park Service owns and operates significant resources in
New York related to the early history of the Nation and the Hudson River
Valley.
(8) In 2000, Canada's Province of Quebec established a Quebec 400 Commission
with a budget in excess of $1,000,000, of which commemoration of the 1609
Champlain voyage into the Lake Champlain region is a part.
(9) In 2002, the State of New York established a Hudson-Fulton-Champlain
Commission.
(10) In 2003, the State of Vermont established a Lake Champlain Quadricentennial
Commission.
(b) Purpose- The purpose of this Act is to establish the Champlain Quadricentennial
Commemoration Commission and the Hudson-Fulton 400th Commemoration Commission,
to--
(1) ensure a suitable national observance of the Henry Hudson, Robert Fulton,
and Samuel de Champlain 2009 commemorations through cooperation with and
assistance to the programs and activities of New York, Vermont, and the
commemorative commissions formed by these States;
(2) assist in ensuring that Hudson-Fulton-Champlain 2009 observances provide
an excellent visitor experience and beneficial interaction between visitors
and the natural and cultural resources of the New York and Vermont sites;
(3) assist in ensuring that Hudson-Fulton-Champlain 2009 observances are
inclusive and appropriately recognize the diverse Hudson River and Lake
Champlain Valley communities that developed over four centuries;
(4) facilitate international involvement, including the involvement of the
commemorative commission formed by Canada, in the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain
2009 observances;
(5) support and facilitate marketing efforts for a commemorative coin, a
commemorative stamp, and related activities for the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain
2009 observances;
(6) assist in the appropriate development of heritage tourism and economic
benefits to the United States; and
(7) support and facilitate the related efforts of the Lake Champlain Basin
Program in the coordination of efforts to commemorate the voyage of Samuel
de Champlain.
SEC. 102. COORDINATION.
The two commissions established under this Act shall ensure coordination of
their activities to achieve seamless and successful commemorations, and ensure
consistency with the plans and programs of the commemorative commissions established
by the States of New York and Vermont.
TITLE II--CHAMPLAIN QUADRICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION COMMISSION
SEC. 201. DEFINITIONS.
(1) COMMEMORATION- The term `commemoration' means the commemoration of the
400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain's voyage.
(2) COMMISSION- The term `Commission' means the Champlain Quadricentennial
Commemoration Commission established by section 202(a).
(3) LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM- The term `Lake Champlain Basin Program'
means the partnership with Federal agencies established by the States of
New York and Vermont under section 120 of the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act (33 U.S.C. 1270) to implement the Lake Champlain management plan entitled
`Opportunities for Action'.
(4) SECRETARY- The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior.
(5) STATES- The term `States'--
(A) means the States of New York and Vermont; and
(B) includes agencies and other entities of each such State.
SEC. 202. CHAMPLAIN QUADRICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION COMMISSION.
(a) In General- The Secretary shall establish a commission to be known as
the `Champlain Quadricentennial Commemoration Commission'.
(1) IN GENERAL- The Commission shall be composed of 11 members, of whom--
(A) 2 members shall be employees of the National Park Service, of whom--
(i) one shall be the Director of the National Park Service (or a designee
of the Director); and
(ii) one shall be an employee of the National Park Service having experience
relevant to the commemoration, who shall be appointed by the Secretary;
(B) 4 members shall be appointed by the Secretary from among individuals
who, on the date of the enactment of this Act, are serving as members
of the State of New York's Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Commission
and are residents of the Champlain Valley;
(C) 4 members shall be appointed by the Secretary from among individuals
who, on the date of the enactment of this Act, are serving as members
of the State of Vermont's Lake Champlain Quadricentennial Commission and
are residents of Vermont; and
(D) one member shall be appointed by the Secretary from among individuals
who have an interest in, demonstrated their support for, and demonstrated
expertise appropriate to, the commemoration, and are knowledgeable of
the Champlain Valley.
(A) TERM- Each member of the Commission shall be appointed for the life
of the Commission.
(i) IN GENERAL- A vacancy on the Commission shall be filled in the same
manner in which the original appointment was made.
(ii) PARTIAL TERM- A member appointed to fill a vacancy on the Commission
shall serve for the remainder of the term for which the predecessor
of the member was appointed.
(A) IN GENERAL- The Commission shall meet--
(i) at least twice each year; or
(ii) at the call of the chairperson or the majority of the members of
the Commission.
(B) INITIAL MEETING- Not later than 30 days after the date on which all
members of the Commission have been appointed, the Commission shall hold
the initial meeting of the Commission.
(4) CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON-
(A) IN GENERAL- The Commission shall elect the chairperson and the vice
chairperson of the Commission on an annual basis.
(B) VICE CHAIRPERSON- The vice chairperson shall serve as the chairperson
in the absence of the chairperson.
(5) QUORUM- A majority of voting members of the Commission shall constitute
a quorum, but a lesser number may hold meetings.
(6) VOTING- The Commission shall act only on an affirmative vote of a majority
of the voting members of the Commission.
(1) IN GENERAL- The Commission shall--
(A) plan, develop, and execute programs and activities appropriate to
commemorate the 400th anniversary of the voyage of Samuel de Champlain,
the first European to discover and explore Lake Champlain;
(B) facilitate Champlain-related activities throughout the United States;
(C) coordinate its activities with State commemoration commissions and
appropriate Federal Government entities, including the Departments of
Agriculture, Defense, State, and Transportation, the Lake Champlain Basin
Program, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment
for the Arts, and the Smithsonian Institution;
(D) encourage civic, patriotic, historical, educational, artistic, religious,
economic, and other organizations throughout the United States to organize
and participate in anniversary activities to expand the understanding
and appreciation of the significance of the voyage of Samuel de Champlain;
(E) provide technical assistance to States, localities, and nonprofit
organizations to further the commemoration;
(F) coordinate and facilitate for the public scholarly research on, publication
about, and interpretation of, the voyage of Samuel de Champlain;
(G) ensure that the Champlain 2009 anniversary provides a lasting legacy
and long-term public benefit by assisting in the development of appropriate
programs and facilities;
(H) assist in ensuring that the observances of the voyage of Samuel de
Champlain are inclusive and appropriately recognize the experiences and
heritage of all people present when Samuel de Champlain arrived in the
Champlain Valley; and
(I) consult and coordinate with the Lake Champlain Basin Program and other
relevant organizations in the planning and development of programs and
activities for the commemoration of the voyage of Samuel de Champlain.
(2) STRATEGIC PLAN AND ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLANS- The Commission shall prepare
a strategic plan in accordance with section 306 of title 5, United States
Code, and annual performance plans in accordance with section 1115 of title
31, United States Code, for the activities of the Commission carried out
under this Act.
(A) ANNUAL REPORT- The Commission shall submit to the Congress an annual
report that contains a list of each gift, bequest, or devise with a value
of more than $250, together with the identity of the donor of each such
gift, bequest, or devise.
(B) FINAL REPORT- Not later than September 30, 2010, the Commission shall
submit to the Secretary a final report that contains--
(i) a summary of the activities of the Commission;
(ii) a final accounting of funds received and expended by the Commission;
and
(iii) the findings and recommendations of the Commission.
(d) Powers of the Commission-
(1) IN GENERAL- The Commission may--
(A) solicit, accept, use, and dispose of gifts, bequests, or devises of
money or other real or personal property for the purpose of aiding or
facilitating the work of the Commission;
(B) appoint such advisory committees as the Commission determines to be
necessary to carry out this Act;
(C) authorize any member or employee of the Commission to take any action
that the Commission is authorized to take by this Act;
(D) subject to the availability of appropriations, procure supplies, services,
and property, and make or enter into contracts, leases, or other legal
agreements, to carry out this Act, except that any contracts, leases,
or other legal agreements made or entered into by the Commission directly
or with administrative assistance from the Lake Champlain Basin Program
shall not extend beyond the date of the termination of the Commission;
(E) use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same
conditions as other Federal agencies;
(F) subject to approval by the Commission and the availability of appropriations,
make grants in amounts not to exceed $20,000 to communities, nonprofit
organizations, and commemorative commissions formed by the States to develop
programs to assist in the commemoration;
(G) subject to the availability of appropriations, make grants in amounts
not to exceed $20,000 to research and scholarly organizations to research,
publish, or distribute information relating to the early history of the
voyage of Champlain; and
(H) provide technical assistance to the States, localities, and nonprofit
organizations to develop programs and facilities to further the commemoration.
(2) COORDINATION AND CONSULTATION WITH LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM- The
Commission shall coordinate and consult with the Lake Champlain Basin Program
in providing grants and technical assistance under subparagraphs (F), (G),
and (H) of paragraph (1) for the conduct of activities relating to the commemoration
of the voyage of Samuel de Champlain.
(e) Commission Personnel Matters-
(1) COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION-
(A) IN GENERAL- Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a member of the
Commission shall serve without compensation.
(B) FEDERAL EMPLOYEES- A member of the Commission who is an officer or
employee of the Federal Government shall serve without compensation in
addition to the compensation received for the services of the member as
an officer or employee of the Federal Government.
(C) TRAVEL EXPENSES- A member of the Commission shall be allowed travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized
for an employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title
5, United States Code, while away from the home or regular place of business
of the member in the performance of the duties of the Commission.
(A) IN GENERAL- The chairperson of the Commission may, without regard
to the civil service laws (including regulations), appoint and terminate
an executive director and such other additional personnel as are necessary
to enable the Commission to perform the duties of the Commission.
(B) CONFIRMATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR- The employment of an executive
director shall be subject to confirmation by the Commission.
(A) IN GENERAL- Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the chairperson
of the Commission may fix the compensation of the executive director and
other personnel without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter
III of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code, relating to classification
of positions and General Schedule pay rates.
(B) MAXIMUM RATE OF PAY- The rate of pay for the executive director and
other personnel shall not exceed the rate payable for level V of the Executive
Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, United States Code.
(4) DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM EMPLOYEES-
(i) IN GENERAL- At the request of the Commission, the head of any Federal
agency may detail, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, any of
the personnel of the agency to the Commission to assist the Commission
in carrying out the duties of the Commission under this Act.
(ii) CIVIL SERVICE STATUS- The detail of an employee under clause (i)
shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege.
(B) STATE EMPLOYEES- The Commission may--
(i) accept the services of personnel detailed from States (including
subdivisions of States); and
(ii) reimburse States for services of detailed personnel.
(C) LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM EMPLOYEES- The Commission may--
(i) accept the services of personnel from the Lake Champlain Basin Program;
and
(ii) reimburse the Lake Champlain Basin Program for services of detailed
personnel.
(5) VOLUNTEER AND UNCOMPENSATED SERVICES- Notwithstanding section 1342 of
title 31, United States Code, the Commission may accept and use voluntary
and uncompensated services as the Commission determines necessary.
(6) SUPPORT SERVICES- The Director of the National Park Service shall provide
to the Commission, on a reimbursable basis, such administrative support
services as the Commission may request.
(f) Procurement of Temporary and Intermittent Services- Subject to the availability
of appropriations, the chairperson of the Commission may procure temporary
and intermittent services in accordance with section 3109(b) of title 5, United
States Code, at rates for individuals that do not exceed the daily equivalent
of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level V of the Executive Schedule
under section 5316 of that title.
(g) FACA Nonapplicability- Section 14(b) of the Federal Advisory Committee
Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Commission.
(h) No Effect on Authority- Nothing in this section supersedes the authority
of the States or the National Park Service concerning the commemoration.
(i) Termination- The Commission shall terminate on December 31, 2010, and
shall transfer all documents and materials of the Commission to the National
Archives or other appropriate Federal entity.
SEC. 203. AUDIT OF COMMISSION.
The Inspector General of the Department of the Interior shall perform an annual
audit of the Commission, shall make the results of the audit available to
the public, and shall transmit such results to the Committee on Government
Reform of the House of Representatives.
SEC. 204. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There is authorized to be appropriated $500,000 for each of fiscal years 2007
through 2011 to carry out this title, of which--
(1) 45 percent shall be for New York activities relating to the Samuel de
Champlain commemoration;
(2) 45 percent shall be for Vermont activities relating to the Samuel de
Champlain commemoration; and
(3) 10 percent shall be for distribution by the Commission in accordance
with this Act for activities relating to the commemoration.
TITLE III--HUDSON-FULTON 400TH COMMEMORATION COMMISSION
SEC. 301. DEFINITIONS.
(1) COMMEMORATION- The term `commemoration' means the commemoration of--
(A) the 200th anniversary of Robert Fulton's voyage in the CLERMONT; and
(B) the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's voyage in the HALF MOON.
(2) COMMISSION- The term `Commission' means the Hudson-Fulton 400th Commemoration
Commission established by section 302(a).
(3) GOVERNOR- The term `Governor' means the Governor of the State of New
York.
(4) SECRETARY- The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior.
(5) STATE- The term `State'--
(A) means the State of New York; and
(B) includes agencies and entities of each such State.
SEC. 302. HUDSON-FULTON 400TH COMMEMORATION COMMISSION.
(a) In General- The Secretary shall establish a commission to be known as
the `Hudson-Fulton 400th Commemoration Commission'.
(1) IN GENERAL- The Commission shall be composed of 16 members, of whom--
(A) 1 member shall be appointed by the Secretary, after consideration
of the recommendation of the Governor;
(B) 6 members shall be appointed by the Secretary, after consideration
of the recommendations from the Members of the House of Representatives
whose districts encompass the Hudson River Valley;
(C) 2 members shall be appointed by the Secretary, after consideration
of the recommendations from the Members of the Senate from New York;
(D) 2 members shall be employees of the National Park Service, of whom--
(i) one shall be the Director of the National Park Service (or a designee
of the Director); and
(ii) one shall be an employee of the National Park Service having experience
relevant to the commemoration, who shall be appointed by the Secretary;
(E) 2 members shall be appointed by the Secretary from among individuals
who have an interest in, demonstrated their support for, and demonstrated
expertise appropriate to, the commemoration, of whom--
(i) one shall be knowledgeable of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage
Area; and
(ii) one shall be knowledgeable of New York City as it relates to the
commemoration;
(F) one member shall be the chairperson of any commemorative commission
formed by New York, or the designee of the chairperson; and
(G) two members shall be appointed by the Secretary, after consideration
of the recommendation of the mayor of the City of New York and after consultation
with Members of the House of Representatives whose districts encompass
the City of New York.
(A) TERM- Each member of the Commission shall be appointed for the life
of the Commission.
(i) IN GENERAL- A vacancy on the Commission shall be filled in the same
manner in which the original appointment was made.
(ii) PARTIAL TERM- A member appointed to fill a vacancy on the Commission
shall serve for the remainder of the term for which the predecessor
of the member was appointed.
(A) IN GENERAL- The Commission shall meet--
(i) at least twice each year; or
(ii) at the call of the chairperson or the majority of the members of
the Commission.
(B) INITIAL MEETING- Not later than 30 days after the date on which all
members of the Commission have been appointed, the Commission shall hold
the initial meeting of the Commission.
(4) CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON-
(A) IN GENERAL- The Commission shall elect the chairperson and the vice
chairperson of the Commission on an annual basis.
(B) VICE CHAIRPERSON- The vice chairperson shall serve as the chairperson
in the absence of the chairperson.
(5) QUORUM- A majority of voting members shall constitute a quorum, but
a lesser number may hold meetings.
(A) IN GENERAL- The Commission shall act only on an affirmative vote of
a majority of the voting members of the Commission.
(B) NONVOTING MEMBER- The individual appointed under subparagraph (D)(ii)
of paragraph (1) shall be a nonvoting member, and shall serve only in
an advisory capacity.
(1) IN GENERAL- The Commission shall--
(A) plan, develop, and execute programs and activities appropriate to
commemorate the 400th anniversary of the voyage of Henry Hudson, the first
European to sail up the Hudson River, and the 200th anniversary of the
voyage of Robert Fulton, the first person to use steam navigation on a
commercial basis;
(B) facilitate Hudson-Fulton-related activities throughout the United
States;
(C) coordinate its activities with the State commemoration commission
and appropriate Federal Government agencies, including the Departments
of Agriculture, Defense, State, and Transportation, the National Park
Service with respect to the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area,
and the American Heritage Rivers Initiative Interagency Committee established
by Executive Order 13061, dated September 11, 1997, the National Endowment
for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Smithsonian
Institution;
(D) encourage civic, patriotic, historical, educational, artistic, religious,
economic, and other organizations throughout the United States to organize
and participate in anniversary activities to expand the understanding
and appreciation of the significance of the voyages of Henry Hudson and
Robert Fulton;
(E) provide technical assistance to States, localities, and nonprofit
organizations to further the commemoration;
(F) coordinate and facilitate for the public scholarly research on, publication
about, and interpretation of, the voyages of Henry Hudson and Robert Fulton;
(G) ensure that the Hudson-Fulton 2009 commemorations provide a lasting
legacy and long-term public benefit by assisting in the development of
appropriate programs and facilities; and
(H) assist in ensuring that the observances of the voyage of Henry Hudson
are inclusive and appropriately recognize the experiences and heritage
of all people present when Henry Hudson sailed the Hudson River.
(2) STRATEGIC PLAN AND ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLANS- The Commission shall prepare
a strategic plan in accordance with section 306 of title 5, United States
Code, and annual performance plans in accordance with section 1115 of title
31, United States Code, for the activities of the Commission carried out
under this Act.
(A) ANNUAL REPORT- The Commission shall submit to the Congress an annual
report that contains a list of each gift, bequest, or devise with a value
of more than $250, together with the identity of the donor of each such
gift, bequest, or devise.
(B) FINAL REPORT- Not later than September 30, 2010, the Commission shall
submit to the Secretary a final report that contains--
(i) a summary of the activities of the Commission;
(ii) a final accounting of funds received and expended by the Commission;
and
(iii) the findings and recommendations of the Commission.
(d) Powers of the Commission-
(1) IN GENERAL- The Commission may--
(A) solicit, accept, use, and dispose of gifts, bequests, or devises of
money or other real or personal property for the purpose of aiding or
facilitating the work of the Commission;
(B) appoint such advisory committees as the Commission determines to be
necessary to carry out this Act;
(C) authorize any member or employee of the Commission to take any action
that the Commission is authorized to take by this Act;
(D) subject to the availability of appropriations, procure supplies, services,
and property, and make or enter into contracts, leases, or other legal
agreements, to carry out this Act except that any contracts, leases, or
other legal agreements made or entered into by the Commission shall not
extend beyond the date of the termination of the Commission;
(E) use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same
conditions as other Federal agencies;
(F) subject to approval by the Commission and the availability of appropriations,
make grants in amounts not to exceed $20,000 to communities, nonprofit
organizations, and commemorative commissions formed by the State to develop
programs to assist in the commemoration;
(G) subject to the availability of appropriations, make grants in amounts
not to exceed $20,000 to research and scholarly organizations to research,
publish, or distribute information relating to the early history of the
voyages of Hudson and Fulton; and
(H) provide technical assistance to the State, localities, and nonprofit
organizations to develop programs and facilities to further the commemoration.
(e) Commission Personnel Matters-
(1) COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION-
(A) IN GENERAL- Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a member of the
Commission shall serve without compensation.
(B) FEDERAL EMPLOYEES- A member of the Commission who is an officer or
employee of the Federal Government shall serve without compensation in
addition to the compensation received for the services of the member as
an officer or employee of the Federal Government.
(C) TRAVEL EXPENSES- A member of the Commission shall be allowed travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized
for an employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title
5, United States Code, while away from the home or regular place of business
of the member in the performance of the duties of the Commission.
(A) IN GENERAL- The chairperson of the Commission may, without regard
to the civil service laws (including regulations), appoint and terminate
an executive director and such other additional personnel as are necessary
to enable the Commission to perform the duties of the Commission.
(B) CONFIRMATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR- The employment of an executive
director shall be subject to confirmation by the Commission.
(A) IN GENERAL- Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the chairperson
of the Commission may fix the compensation of the executive director and
other personnel without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter
III of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code, relating to classification
of positions and General Schedule pay rates.
(B) MAXIMUM RATE OF PAY- The rate of pay for the executive director and
other personnel shall not exceed the rate payable for level V of the Executive
Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, United States Code.
(4) DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES-
(i) IN GENERAL- At the request of the Commission, the head of any Federal
agency may detail, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, any of
the personnel of the agency to the Commission to assist the Commission
in carrying out the duties of the Commission under this Act.
(ii) CIVIL SERVICE STATUS- The detail of an employee under clause (i)
shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege.
(B) STATE EMPLOYEES- The Commission may--
(i) accept the services of personnel detailed from the State (including
subdivisions of the State); and
(ii) reimburse the State for services of detailed personnel.
(5) VOLUNTEER AND UNCOMPENSATED SERVICES- Notwithstanding section 1342 of
title 31, United States Code, the Commission may accept and use voluntary
and uncompensated services as the Commission determines necessary.
(6) SUPPORT SERVICES- The Director of the National Park Service shall provide
to the Commission, on a reimbursable basis, such administrative support
services as the Commission may request.
(f) Procurement of Temporary and Intermittent Services- Subject to the availability
of appropriations, the chairperson of the Commission may procure temporary
and intermittent services in accordance with section 3109(b) of title 5, United
States Code, at rates for individuals that do not exceed the daily equivalent
of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level V of the Executive Schedule
under section 5316 of that title.
(g) FACA Nonapplicability- Section 14(b) of the Federal Advisory Committee
Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Commission.
(h) No Effect on Authority- Nothing in this section supersedes the authority
of the States or the National Park Service concerning the commemoration.
(i) Termination- The Commission shall terminate on December 31, 2010, and
shall transfer all documents and materials of the Commission to the National
Archives or other appropriate Federal entity.
SEC. 303. AUDIT OF COMMISSION.
The Inspector General of the Department of the Interior shall perform an annual
audit of the Commission, shall make the results of the audit available to
the public, and shall transmit such results to the Committee on Government
Reform of the House of Representatives.
SEC. 304. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There is authorized to be appropriated $500,000 for each of fiscal years 2007
through 2011 to carry out this title, of which--
(1) 80 percent shall be for Hudson Valley activities relating to the commemoration;
(2) 10 percent shall be for New York City activities relating to the commemoration;
and
(3) 10 percent shall be for distribution by the Commission in accordance
with this Act for activities relating to the commemoration.
Passed the House of Representatives September 24, 2007.
Attest:
LORRAINE C. MILLER,
Clerk.
Calendar No. 385
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1520
AN ACT
To establish the Champlain Quadricentennial Commemoration Commission, the
Hudson-Fulton 400th Commemoration Commission, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2007
Received; read twice and placed on the calendar
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